Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1260713

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: July 15, 2020
Date notes: This moth came last night and is still on the screen now, 12 hours later.
Submitted by: DeeAnn Veeder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 16, 2020
Coordinator notes: They do not eat as adults and are known to be immobile for long periods of time.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Columbia County